08 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
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Major General John J. Pershing and his staff arrived in a British port aboard escorting forces. The party, including engineers and nurses, received a warm reception as Pershing indicated a large role for the United States in the war effort. A parallel report notes 100 American aviators arriving in France as the fighting forces begin to mobilize.
Petrograd reports Austrian General Rohr opened formal proposals for a separate peace by sending division delegations into Russian lines. Austrian generals near Kishineff urge talks with workers and soldiers councils while orders are issued for their arrest.
The flood relief committee led by County Agent Marshall and members H C Barr M J Welborn and E E B Noble visited nearby counties to obtain seed corn for bottom farmers. They secured part of the needed amount though not all. A large corn order near Henderson Kentucky will be shipped to Princeton millers to sell at cost. The Chamber of Commerce pledges action to prevent suffering and Marshall continues to oversee flood victims' needs.
Indianapolis conscription officer announces total registration excluding four counties and the city. A Gibson county effort to duplicate registry cards hires young women to finish the task, with 2 381 cards recorded and archives slated for Washington.
David Alvis youngest son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Alvis of West Wahut street suffered the loss of the end of his right index finger when a coffee grinder at the Niemeter tracery on West State street caught it Friday near noon. The finger was amputated.
Petrograd reports a chaotic power struggle as the workmen and soldiers’ council dominates the capital. Kerensky struggles with ill health and waning influence while dissent grows over continuing the war and allied terms. Some regiments seek peace with Germany as calls for a strong dictator rise.
Arthur Wilson eighteen riding a bicycle was struck by a car driven by Joseph Richardson of Oakland City at Broadway and West streets Thursday night. The bicycle was demolished and Wilson received minor injuries. witnesses say the driver was not to blame. Medical aid was given and Richardson returned to Princeton to check Wilson's condition. The incident occurred about nine o'clock.
Six thousand German prisoners captured as British forces unleash a massive bombardment on a 12 mile front. 600 tons of explosives and massive artillery fire collapse the ring around Ypres, with German counterattacks repulsed and cavalry used in the pursuit.
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